Pediatrics-Terminology

Question 1

ABA

Answer 1

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Question 2

ADI

Answer 2

Autism Diagnostic Interview

Question 3

ADOS

Answer 3

Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale

Question 4

Affect

Answer 4

External Expression of emotion response

Question 5

AMS

Answer 5

Altered Mental status

Question 6

AOSI

Answer 6

Autism Observation Scale for Infants

Question 7

Apathy

Answer 7

Absence of emotions; lack of interest or emotional involvement

Question 8

ASD

Answer 8

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 9

ASQ

Answer 9

Ages and Stages Questionnaires

Question 10

Blunted affect

Answer 10

Moderate reduction in emotional expressiveness

Question 11

CAM

Answer 11

Complementary and alternative medicine

Question 12

CARS

Answer 12

Childhood Autism Rating Scale

Question 13

CAST

Answer 13

Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test

Question 14

CBT

Answer 14

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Question 15

Compulsion

Answer 15

Uncontrollable urge to perform an act repeatedly

Question 16

CSBS

Answer 16

Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales

Question 17

DSM-V

Answer 17

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition

Question 18

DTT

Answer 18

Discrete Trial Training

Question 19

ECT

Answer 19

Electroconvulsive therapy

Question 20

EIBI

Answer 20

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention

Question 21

ESDM

Answer 21

Early Start Denver Model

Question 22

Flat Affect

Answer 22

Severe reduction in emotional expressiveness

Question 23

IEP

Answer 23

Individual Education Program

Question 24

MCHAT

Answer 24

Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers

Question 25

PECS

Answer 25

Picture Exchange Communication System

Question 26

PEDS

Answer 26

Parents' Evaluation of Development Status

Question 27

PRT

Answer 27

Pivotal Response Training

Question 28

RDI

Answer 28

Relationship development intervention

Question 29

rTMS

Answer 29

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Question 30

SSRI

Answer 30

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Question 31

STAT

Answer 31

Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children

Question 32

TCA

Answer 32

Tricyclic antidepressants

Question 33

TEACCH

Answer 33

Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped Children

Question 34

VBI

Answer 34

Verbal Behavior Intervention

Question 35

VNS

Answer 35

Vagus Nerve Stimulation